Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4960 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Tropical Smoothie Cafe's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Reusable To go trays stored right next to hand sink at front counter exposed to splash. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

24-27-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under panini press not working. Not in use. Operator plans to remove

14-11-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of sugars/seasonings on floor at front counter exposed. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Wrapped cookies stored under paper towel dispenser at hand sink at front counter exposed. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent and tiles surround soiled

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior ice machine soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar not labeled

02D-01-5

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 3, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - Sanitizer bucket and spray bottle in sink next to triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored above a food. - Bin with employee food stored above boxes of unwashed avocados in tall reach in cooler near triple sink. Operator moved bin to bottom shelf.

40-06-5

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Bottle of peroxide stored on ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cut tomato 47F, kale coleslaw 60F in reach in cooler less than 4 hrs. Oper placed in reach in freezer for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - Three employees working over 60 days. Operator stated employees received training but certificates were not filled out. Operator filled out certificates during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

53B-13-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smoothie Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Tropical Smoothie Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Tropical Smoothie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Smoothie Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tropical Smoothie Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Tropical Smoothie Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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